Bhairavi – Kalighat Painting Reprint (A3 Poster)

Key Features:

• 19th-Century Kalighat Revival Print – A high-resolution reproduction of an original Kalighat painting from colonial Calcutta, this work reflects the urban folk traditions of Bengal, made popular as spiritual souvenirs sold near the Kalighat temple.
• Depiction of Bhairavi in Tantric Grace – The artwork portrays Bhairavi in her ascetic form, holding a japa mala and trishul, clad in vibrant red. She represents fierce wisdom, inner fire, and unshakable spiritual focus—an embodiment revered in Tantric and Shakta traditions of the subcontinent.
• Historically Archived Collection – This piece was originally collected during Sir Monier Monier-Williams' cultural documentation trip to India (1883–84), now preserved at the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, as part of an exclusive set of Kalighat woodcut prints.
• A3 Format (11.7 x 16.5 in) – Printed on 350 GSM museum-grade matte paper. Long-lasting and ready to be framed, making it ideal for sacred spaces, study rooms, and art collections.
• Somarasa Heritage Series – Curated by Somarasa Discoveries to preserve India's lesser-known visual narratives, this reprint invites reflection on power, silence, and inner transformation.

Why You’ll Love It:

Bhairavi, depicted in striking simplicity and resolve, invites reverence and introspection. The bold red drapery, dark kohl-lined eyes, and sacred trident speak of inner fire and the pursuit of truth. This Kalighat piece balances intensity and elegance, making it a unique spiritual art collectible with roots in Bengal’s esoteric heritage.

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Bring home the presence of Bhairavi with this rare Kalighat reprint—a timeless representation of sacred feminine energy and spiritual fierceness. Limited archival reprints only.